About
Veteran of World War II and the Korean War who rose through the military ranks to lead the U.S. Continental Army Command.
Before Fame
He joined the National Guard at age nineteen.
Trivia
He led a World War II infantry division that fought in France. During the Korean War, he commanded an infantry regiment that reached the Chinese border.
Family Life
He was married to Beryl King Powell for more than sixty years.
Associated With
He and Alfred Gruenther both rose through the ranks to lead thousands of men in battle.
